"Schroth Quickfit removable 4-point harness" By Tony Danza

[RedRobin]

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Schroth Quickfit belt got fitted today and I drove home about 170 miles wearing it - Very comfortable and especially good when heavy braking.

They are TUV approved and so perfectly good for everyday road use if you want. I was just familiarising myself with them.

[tony_danza]

Good stuff.

Have you bothered with a set of harness pads, or are you ok?? I find them quite comfy without.

[RedRobin]

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No harness pads. I was just wearing a T-shirt (and trousers!) and found the harness comfortable. A little tricky when reversing but fortunately helped by my Recaro's giving a more open view to side-rear.

The trouble I can foresee is preferring them and wanting to use them all the time. I think I might investigate devising a way of clipping them out of the way so I can use the oem safety belt without completely removing the Schroth harness.

[tony_danza]

I'd say just swing it over both seat shoulders and fasten it back together around the back, but it might mark your seat backs??

Also, forgot to mention, make sure the lap section is nice and low in position - you don't want to submarine out of the seat in the event of a crash. Should be where a normal 3 pointer sits, under the belly!!

[RedRobin]

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To 'park' it when not in use but leaving it in the car, at the front it easily sits down the sides: Door side and in the space under the armrest as photo : -



At the back it can either be left attached : -



Or left loose if a passenger doesn't mind it : -



Obviously this suits Recaro's or slotted seats very well.

Thanks for the tip about 'submarining' - At the moment the lap section is across my navel - I'll check that aspect when next in my car.

I wasn't intending to leave the Schroth in my car but decided I should get familiar with it before driving the Nordschleife. However, for longer journeys in which there are always opportunities for safe spirited driving I'm inclined to want to wear the Schroth. Perhaps its the novelty but it does add yet another dimension to the feel of driving.

This is a really good find, Mike -   And perfect timing!

[Top Cat]

Have you informed your insurance company Robin that you are using it on public roads. I seem to remember quite a fuss when Chris was thinking about changing to a red seat belt.   

[RedRobin]

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Very good point, TC - I haven't informed them yet. Greenlight, so I'm not expecting any problems - Especially as I'll be telling them they're TUV approved.

I'm just waiting for my OZ's to be fitted then was going to inform Greenlight in one hit so I would only get charged a single £25 policy update fee. Would also include the CatchCan.

Cheers 

You tried out yours yet?

[Top Cat]

No they only arrived yesterday. I am thinking of leaving my back seat out permanently depending on how loud the exhaust note is after its out. I have been thinking of asking Luke is there anything he could knock up in the way of posh carpet to cover the under seat plan. 

[RedRobin]

I am thinking of leaving my back seat out permanently depending on how loud the exhaust note is after its out. I have been thinking of asking Luke is there anything he could knock up in the way of posh carpet to cover the under seat plan. 

....Great idea if you don't use your back seats. I'm sure that someone (such as Luke) could do you a really nice carpet job and one which had a degree of soundproofing (if you wanted it).

A roll-cage on your list by any chance?

[tony_danza]

Legally I think you're ok with a 4-point, it is E-marked and TUV aproved after all, but check with your insurance to make sure. However, I find it a bit of a pain in the arse with oblique junctions etc, slackening it off to see properly.

[RedRobin]

However, I find it a bit of a pain in the arse with oblique junctions etc, slackening it off to see properly.

....I haven't had that problem yet and if I do find it tricky then I won't be using the Schroth so much - We'll see. Great product though and perfect for track days (and special German toll roads!).

[jhtrophy]

is there not an isofix bar in the golf? bolt into there as it would drive me nuts how its on cock in back?

[Top Cat]

Had my back seat out today ( with thanks to Greenouse.  ) And then fitted my harness. It does what it says on the tin. 

Think i may need some pads for the shoulder and collar bone area, for long journeys.

Also once the Blueflame warms up its seriously loud in the cabin. makes the car seem faster with all the noise. 

[Greeners]

No worries Lar! 

Got any pics? Also thinking of taking my rear seats out so if you do get Luke to make you something up 

[Top Cat]

No worries Lar! 

Got any pics? Also thinking of taking my rear seats out so if you do get Luke to make you something up 

No pics as yet. I think to make something looking good to cover the floor plan it will need to be one whole piece going right into the boot.